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U.S. Issues Notam Banning Flights Over Syria

Recent Notam includes all flights by U.S.-registered aircraft in Damascus FIR.

ACTI Says New Controller Hiring Process Ignores Safety

Group says data shows CTI graduates perform better in ATC training than average people off the street .

IG: FAA Is Managing ATC Stars Program Poorly

DFW personnel said FAA shorted them on Stars training opportunities.

Aviation Group Questions FAA Repair Station Rule

ARSA says the recently published rule doesn’t read like the original NPRM.

Gulfstream Updates Operators on Control Issues

Recent Gulfstream maintenance and operations letter stresses a solid flight control check before takeoff.

ISASI Conference Coming In October

Investigations and safety management systems are the theme of this year’s International Society of Air Safety Investigators conference.

Laser Pointing Incidents Continue in U.S.

Three different aircraft were targeted by laser pointer on approach to Salt Lake City.

Mongolian ATC Separation Distances Will Drop in September

The goal is to align Mongolian ATC separation standards with ICAO’s.

LAX Drone Identity Still Unknown

Drone sighted east of LAX was inside Class B airspace.

Analysts: Learjet 85 Likely To Suffer More Delays

According to industry watchers, Bombardier Aerospace will give higher priority to the CSeries and Global 7000/8000.
Regulations and Government

Aircraft Tail Blocking Complicated by ADS-B OUT Systems

There currently is no physical means to block reception of mode-S transponder or ADS-B signals by a simple receiver.

Aircraft Resale Group Launches New Discount Program

First deal is from Asset Insight for service that analyzes and grades a business aircraft’s technical condition.
Maintenance and Modifications

Traxxall Unveils New Aircraft Maintenance Tracker

Web-based system improves business aircraft operators’ ability to track maintenance on their aircraft and ensure regulatory compliance.
Charter & Fractional

American Ebola Patients Flown Back to U.S. Released from Hospital

The humanitarian aid workers left Emory University Hospital this week.

Honda Aircraft Chief To Get SAE Aircraft Design Award for HondaJet

Fujino is responsible for the research and development, production, sales and marketing of the HondaJet.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Ask DOT To Expedite Reform of Third-class Aviation Medicals

The General Aviation Pilot Protection Act would allow pilots to fly without the need for a third-class medical certificate.

Gulfstream Launches Pre-owned Aircraft Inventory iOS App

App offers real-time inventory listings with interior and exterior photographs and other aircraft information.
Charter & Fractional

Online Air Charter Broker JetCharters.com Sees Rise in Site Visitors, Bookings

Site has seen 61 percent more visitors and trip requests in the first half of 2014.
ATC

Controller Strikes Slow Progress of 'Network Manager'

Job actions accounted for 13.6 percent of total en route delays in 2013.
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U.S. Airlines Net $3.8 Billion in Profit in First Six Months

Profits more than doubled from the same period last year.
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Long-serving Flight Test Aircraft Play Different Roles

Follow AINtv's cameras inside two flight test aircraft, the Airbus A380 and Boeing's 787-9.
Avionics

Contract Awarded for Black Hawk Digital Cockpit Upgrade

The Army plans to upgrade existing Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawks with analog cockpit instrumentation to UH-60M digital standard.
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Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Wins Block 30 Global Hawk Order

The three new aircraft will join 18 Block 30 Global Hawks the service earlier planned to retire.
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Atlas Center Hosts Beyond Line-of-Sight Unmanned Flight

The electric airplane flew up to 3,300 feet above sea level.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AAR To Build Facility in Rockford, Illinois

Creating up to 500 maintenance related jobs
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honda Aircraft Names Banyan Air Service HondaJet Dealer

MRO will provide support for operators in the Southeast.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet-Care Offers PT6 Trend-monitoring Program

Program designed specifically for the PT6
Maintenance and Modifications

Nasmyth Group Acquires Technical Metal Finishing

TMF’s capabilities complement Nasmyth’s metal finishing businesses.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Opens Satellite at Houston Hobby Airport

Satellite to support wide range of business aircraft.